Since 2001, Absolute Wildlife Control has been spraying, trapping, poisoning and otherwise making life unpleasant for bugs, bats, squirrels, mice and other critters who make life unpleasant for customers across central Wisconsin.

In addition to removal, the business also repairs and restores any damage caused by the pests and removes any contamination, something that isn't commonly offered by most animal control and extermination companies, said owner Aaron Geistfeld.

Geistfeld said he believes that taking pride in his results and creating an enjoyable workplace has helped grow his business over the past 13 years.

Why do you like having your business located in central Wisconsin?

The people are very affable. They're friendly and they're good for what you quote them and for paying on time. I'm old-school in that I stand behind my word, and that very much applies to other people in this area.

What makes you proud about your employees or the people you work with?

The biggest thing I look for in my employees is that they realize we're in this all together. I want them to speak their opinions so we can improve ourselves as a company and keep progressing.

How do you reward employees who go above and beyond?

For any employee that picks up a job referral directly, they get 10 percent of that job. That's about how much I spend on advertising, so if they get a job for us, it's like they're advertising the business, and I feel they deserve that commission. If the job is an annual one, they get that commission each year, too. It keeps the employees invested in wanting to grow the company.

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How important do you think it is to have pride in what you do?

You should feel proud of what you do. You'll have days when you're not always feeling that way, but it's a matter of how you choose to handle what's thrown at you and how you solve problems. In our business, we assure clients that we'll keep coming back until their problem is taken care of, even if we end up losing money on the job. To own a business, to make money, you have to offer a service that you're willing to stand behind no matter what happens.

What has your business accomplished that makes you proud?

I went from a one-man operation to having five employees. Considering the majority of the companies like ours in the area are small one or two-man operations, I feel it's an accomplishment to have grown the business as much as I have. I'm also proud of the working environment I provide for employees. I try to make it the best job it can be.

About the business: Absolute Wildlife Control is a full-service pest and wildlife control company that rids clients of insects, bats, raccoons and other pests through spraying and physical removal. The company also does repair and restorative work to remedy any damage the pests caused.